Hi hi
How long until your Rheum appt? Perhaps when you do eventually get there, bring up the possibility of regular checkups?
I think one of the best things you can do for yourself is be forceful (but nice) with the GP. The GO should be able to call up the Rheum and get your appointment moved up as an emergency.
Although my qualifications as an MD came from my last box of Cornflakes, I was thinking that you could be anaemic when I was reading your symptoms. Really though, it's going to take a strong word with the GP. Explain what you've been through before, that you know what it feels like and, while yo uappreciate her help so far, you'd greatly appreciate it if she had a word with the Rheum about the possibility of a more urgent appointment. You could also mention that others rely on you and you need to be there for them. Any worsening of your symptoms could jeopardise that.
What do you think?
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Diagnosed March 2003.
Currently but not permanetly residing in Canberra, Australia.
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